Transportation Specialist - Entry Level Degreed

Join a dynamic team with opportunities for ongoing education and training, a full benefits package, and a focus on work-life balance while contributing to efficient and innovative supply chain operations.

Primary Services is excited to announce the role of Transportation Specialist for a large, fast-growing organization in the transportation and freight industry. The Transportation Specialist will oversee daily supply chain activities, ensuring smooth operations from shipment pick-up to delivery. In this role, you'll use your logistics, shipping, and transportation expertise to support key business development initiatives and improve operational processes, delivering top-notch customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily supply chain operations and logistics activities.
• Organize and manage documentation for customer needs, service provider partnerships, production, and transportation.
• Ensure safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
• Review, prepare, and route purchase orders, bills of lading, and other operational documents.
• Monitor shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity metrics.
• Respond to customer inquiries efficiently and accurately.
• Address and resolve shipment and inventory issues.
• Track and manage key performance indicators to maintain operational efficiency.
• Analyze and optimize logistical processes for superior service delivery.
• Support national and regional business development and supply chain management initiatives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and address service provider performance.
• Discuss and negotiate minor service provider pricing issues.
• Maintain and update internal system information regularly.

Qualifications:

• University degree in business administration, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of logistics management experience preferred.
• Experience in account management and customer service preferred.
• Knowledge of legal regulations and ISO requirements in logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Understanding of ERP systems preferred.
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with shipping, freight, and transportation operations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.